Many educational institutions closed across country in solidarity with Palestinians

Classes and examinations in different educational institutions across the country have been suspended in solidarity with Palestinians amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza.

Dhaka University, Jahangirnagar University and several other institutions officially announced on Sunday that all academic activities would remain suspended for the day in protest against Israel’s indiscriminate attacks on civilians in Gaza.

In response to a global strike titled, “The world stops for Gaza: no work no school until the genocide stops” on April 07, 2025, Dhaka University students on Sunday announced that they all academic activities will remain suspended on Monday in solidarity with the people of Gaza, according to a UNB report.

In a notice issued on Sunday, Dhaka University authorities said that all classes and examinations would remain suspended on Monday.

Besides, all university offices would remain closed from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.

Jahangirnagar University also issued a similar announcement declaring a work stoppage in all offices from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and a complete suspension of academic activities throughout the day.

Rajshahi University students also announced a rally in front of the university's Senate Building on Paris Road from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Elsewhere in the country, many schools and colleges remained closed, though not all made formal announcements.

Students boycotted classes and exams in different districts, including Cumilla, Pirojpur and Barishal, and staged demonstrations in support of Palestinians.